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Ms Melissa Thomas   MAPS
https://psychology.org.au/melissathomas

Medicare Psychologist Provider

Telehealth available

Melissa Thomas holds a Master of Professional Psychology and has worked with adolescents, adults, older adults and couples from all walks of life.

Melissa�s goals are: to provide a safe, grounding, accepting and enjoyable space to connect authentically with clients; to support them to gain understanding and insight into internal and external barriers to growth and movement; to uncover their hopes for the future; provide tools for finding a balance between self-development and self-acceptance; and empower clients to take steps towards change and growth.

Melissa uses an integrative counselling approach drawing from interventions including: Psychodynamic Therapy, Systems Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. She also provides couple's counselling and pre-marriage/commitment assessment and skill-building sessions to cou

Available Appointment Times

Weekdays 9am - 5pm

Weekdays after 5pm

Fees (45 to 60 - minute session)

* $181 - $200

** Bulk billing is not available

* Talk to the psychologist about out-of-pocket costs
** Talk to the psychologist about any conditions that may apply

Services Offered

Abortion

Assertiveness training

Couples therapy

Employee Assistance Program

Life transition & adjustment issues

Parenting

Relationships

Shyness & social skills deficits

Work stress

ADHD in adults

Bipolar Disorder

Depression

Family violence

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Post-natal depression

Relaxation

Sleeping disorders

Anxiety & phobias

Conflict resolution

Divorce/separation

Grief & loss

Panic Disorder

Pregnancy support

Self-esteem & self development

Stress management

Client Types

Adolescent

Couple

Older adult

Adult

Indigenous

Organisation

Therapeutic Approaches

ACT

IPT

Psychodynamic

CBT

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy

Solution Focused/Brief Therapy

Interventions

Phone counselling

Telehealth (MBS)